"Lupang Hinirang" ("Chosen Land"), originally titled in Spanish as "Marcha Nacional Filipina" ("Philippine National March"), and commonly and informally known by its incipit "Bayang Magiliw" ("Beloved Country"), is the national anthem of the Philippines. Its music was composed in 1898 by Julián Felipe, and the lyrics were adopted from the Spanish poem "Filipinas", written by José Palma in 1899.[2]
| English: "Chosen Land" | |
|---|---|
 Music sheet of "Lupang Hinirang" | |
National anthem of the Philippines | |
| Also known as | "Marcha Nacional Filipina" (original title of the march composed by Julián Felipe) "Filipinas" (original title of the poem written by José Palma) |
| Lyrics | José Palma (original Spanish lyrics), 1899 Felipe Padilla de León (Tagalog lyrics), 1956 |
| Music | Julián Felipe, 1898 |
| Adopted | |
| Audio sample | |
The Philippine national anthem, "Lupang Hinirang" | |
The composition known as "Lupang Hinirang" was commissioned on June 5, 1898, by Emilio Aguinaldo, head of the Dictatorial Government of the Philippines,[2] as a ceremonial and instrumental national march without lyrics, similar to the status of the "Marcha Real" in Spain. It was first performed in public during the proclamation of Philippine independence at Aguinaldo's residence in Kawit, Cavite, on June 12, 1898. It was re-adopted as the national march of the Philippine Republic (Spanish: República Filipina) in 1899.
Following the defeat of the First Republic in the Philippine–American War and the subsequent Colonial rule of the United States, the Flag Act of 1907 prohibited the public display of flags, banners, emblems, or devices used by the Philippine Republican Army during the war.[1] Under the Flag Act, public performance of the national march was prohibited.[3][failed verification] Upon repeal of the Flag Act in 1919, the national march regained its popular status as the national anthem of the Philippines.[citation needed] Following the establishment of self-rule under the Commonwealth of the Philippines, Commonwealth Act No. 382, approved on September 5, 1938, officially adopted the musical arrangement and composition by Julián Felipe as the national anthem.[4]
In the years after the revolution, the poem "Filipinas", written in 1899 by nationalist José Palma, gained widespread popularity as unofficial Spanish lyrics of the anthem. The Spanish lyrics were translated into English and, beginning in the 1940s, in the national language. The current Filipino lyrics, written in 1956 and with a slight revision in the 1960s, were adopted and made official.[5] On February 12, 1998, Republic Act No. 8491 was passed, codifying these lyrics into law.[1]
History
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"Lupang Hinirang" began as incidental music which President Emilio Aguinaldo commissioned for use in the proclamation of Philippine independence from Spain. This task was given to Julián Felipe and was to replace a march which Aguinaldo had deemed unsatisfactory. The original title of this new march was "Marcha Filipina-Magdalo" (Philippine-Magdalo March), and was later changed to "Marcha Nacional Filipina" (Philippine National March) upon its adoption as the national anthem of the First Philippine Republic on June 11, 1898, a day before independence was to be proclaimed.[6] Felipe said that he had based his composition on three other musical pieces: the "Marcha Real", which is the current Spanish national anthem; the "Grand March" from Giuseppe Verdi's Aida; and the French national anthem, "La Marseillaise".[7] It was played by the Banda San Francisco de Malabón (now called the Banda Matanda, from present-day General Trias) during the proclamation rites on June 12.
In August 1899, soldier and writer José Palma penned the Spanish poem Filipinas, which in turn was derived from a Kapampangan poem called Labuad Mapalad by Mariano Proceso Pabalan of Bacolor, Pampanga written in September 1898[8] during his stay in Casa Hacienda in Bautista, Pangasinan. The poem was published for the first time for the first anniversary of the newspaper La Independencia on September 3, 1899, and was subsequently set to the tune of the "Marcha Nacional Filipina".[9][10]
The Flag Act of 1907 prohibited the use of the anthem and other Philippine revolutionary and Katipunan symbols for a short period of time. When it was repealed back in 1919, the Insular Government decided to translate the hymn from its original Spanish version to the English version. The first translation was written around that time by the renowned poet Paz Márquez Benítez of the University of the Philippines. The most popular translation, called the "Philippine Hymn", was written by Senator Camilo Osías and an American, Mary A. Lane. The anthem was played alongside the United States anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner", which was adopted in 1931, until the country's eventual independence in 1946.
Tagalog translations began appearing in the 1940s, with the first known one titled "Diwa ng Bayan" (Spirit of the Country), which was sung during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines. The second most popular one was "O Sintang Lupa" (O Beloved Land) by Julián Cruz Balmaceda, Ildefonso Santos, and Francisco Caballo; this was adopted as the official version in 1948. Upon the adoption of "Diwa ng Bayan", the song "Awit sa Paglikha ng Bagong Pilipinas" and the Japanese national anthem "Kimigayo" were replaced.[11]
During the term of President Ramon Magsaysay, Education Secretary Gregorio Hernández formed a commission to revise the lyrics. On May 26, 1956, the Tagalog translation "Lupang Hinirang" was sung for the first time. Minor revisions were made in the 1960s, and it is this version by Felipe Padilla de León which is presently used.[citation needed]
The Martial Law years from 1972 to 1981 during the second term of Ferdinand Marcos up to the 1986 EDSA Revolution saw the use of the National Anthem as the opening protest song of some political parties, activist organizations, and union groups, accompanied by the use of the "raised clenched fist" salute instead of the traditional hand-to-heart salute. This was notably done by opposition political parties and activists.
Some of the original meanings in "Filipinas" have been lost in translation; for example, "hija del sol de oriente" (Daughter of the orient (eastern) sun) in the original Spanish version became "child of the sun returning" in the Philippine Hymn and "perlas ng silanganan" (pearl of the orient) in the present (official) version.[12] The time signature in performance had been changed from 2/4 to 4/4 to facilitate singing and the key changed from the original C major to G in the 1920s.[13] However, this change was not codified into law.[13]
The 1956 Filipino lyrics were confirmed in 1958 by Republic Act No. 8491 (the "Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines") in 1998, abandoning use of both the Spanish and English versions.[1] Philippine law requires that the anthem always be rendered in accordance with Felipe's original musical arrangement and composition, but the original holograph cannot be located.[1][13] In 2011, Senator Bong Revilla introduced a bill which, among other things, would have removed the requirement that the anthem be sung "in its original Filipino lyrics and march tempo", but this was not promulgated into law.[14]
Other anthems
edit"Lupang Hinirang" was not the first Philippine national anthem to ever be conceived. The composer and revolutionist Julio Nakpil composed "Marangal na Dalit ng Katagalugan" (Honorable Hymn of the Tagalog Nation/People) upon the request of Andrés Bonifacio, the leader of the Katipunan, the secret society that had spearheaded the Revolution.[15][7][16] Bonifacio had converted the organization into a revolutionary government—with himself as President—known as the Tagalog Republic just before hostilities erupted. The term "Katagalugan" in Bonifacio's usage referred to the Philippine Islands and its population as a whole; not just ethnic Tagalogs, but all Filipinos.[17][16] Nakpil composed his national anthem for Bonifacio in Balara (part of modern Quezon City) in November 1896, and Bonifacio later promoted its use in Cavite, where it was still known as late as 1898.[15][16] But after Bonifacio's Katipunan and Republika ng Katagalugan were superseded by a succession of various governments led by Aguinaldo starting in 1897, Nakpil's anthem was never officially adopted by them.[15][16][7]
Some sources assert that an English version written by Mary A. Lane and Camilo Osías was legalized by Commonwealth Act No. 382.[18][19] The act, however, only concerns itself with the instrumental composition by Julián Felipe.[20]
During World War II, Felipe Padilla de León composed "Awit sa Paglikha ng Bagong Pilipinas", commissioned as a replacement anthem by the Japanese-sponsored Second Philippine Republic. It was later adapted during the martial law era under President Ferdinand Marcos into the patriotic song titled "Hymn of the New Society", not to be confused with the "March of the New Society".
Lyrics
editOfficial lyrics
editThe following Spanish, English and Tagalog versions of the national anthem have been given official status throughout Philippine history. However, only the current Filipino version is officially recognized by the Flag and Heraldic Code, approved on February 12, 1998, which specifies, "The National Anthem shall always be sung in the 'national language' within or outside the country; violation of the law is punishable by a fine and imprisonment."[1] Several bills have been introduced to amend the Flag and Heraldic Code to highlight the importance of complying, abiding and conforming to the standard expression as prescribed by law, but none have been enacted into law.[21][22]
| Official Filipino version (Lupang Hinirang) |
IPA transcription of Filipino[a] | Original Spanish version (Marcha Nacional Filipina) |
Former English version (Chosen Land) |
|---|---|---|---|
Bayang magiliw, |
[ˈba.jɐŋ mɐ.ˈɡi.lɪʊ̯] |
Tierra adorada, |
Land of the morning, |
| Source:[1] | Source:[23][24][b] | Source:[26] |
Other historical lyrics
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| Original Kapampangan lyrics (Dalit ning Lahi) |
Pre-Commonwealth English version | Japanese-era Tagalog version | Post-World War II Tagalog version (O Sintang Lupa) |
|---|---|---|---|
Labuad a mapalad |
O land beloved, |
Lupang mapalad, |
O sintang lupa, |
| Source:[27][28](lyrics in cited sources differ between sources and from lyrics given above) | Source:[29][30][31][32] | Source:[33][better source needed] | Source:[34] |
Proposed lyrical revisions
editIn 2018, Senate president Vicente Sotto III criticized the final line, "ang mamatay nang dahil sa 'yo" (literally "to die because of you [the country]" and translated above as "For us, thy sons to suffer and die."), in reference to Horace's Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori as "defeatist",[35] but a proposed recvision with a message of commitment to defending the country's independence drew popular backlash.[36] In 2013, musician Joey Ayala, tampered with the national anthem in a forum by changing the last line to "ang magmahal nang dahil sa 'yo" ("to love for the country") and arranged the time signature from 4/4 to 6/8,[37] drawing mixed reactions from the public.[38] In 2018, Senate President Tito Sotto suggested that last line should be revised to "ang ipaglaban ang kalayaan mo" ("to defend your freedom") as it reflects the commitment of the Filipinos to defend the country's independence,[35] but his suggestion was not well-received online.[36]
Music and tempo
editR.A. 8491 specifies that in official or civic gatherings the anthem "shall be in accordance with the musical arrangement and composition of Julián Felipe."[1] However, when literally followed, this would require performance by a pianist or by a brass band, as these were the only versions that were produced by Julián Felipe.[13] The original version was composed in duple time (i.e., in a time signature of 2
4) and was changed to the present quadruple time (4
4) in the 1920s to make singing easier by reducing emphasis on syncopation.[13][39]
During televised boxing matches featuring Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao, singers have been both praised and criticized by the National Historical Institute (NHI) for singing too slow or too fast.[40] The NHI says that the proper time signature is 2
4 and the proper tempo is 100 bpm.[40] The NHI also states that the anthem should last 53 seconds.[40]
Usage
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The anthem is usually played during public gatherings in the Philippines or in foreign countries where the Filipino audience is sizable. The Code also provides that it be played at other occasions as may be allowed by the National Historical Institute (now known as the National Historical Commission of the Philippines). It prohibits its playing or singing for mere recreation, amusement, or entertainment except during International competitions where the Philippines is the host or has a representative; local competitions; during the "sign-on" and "sign-off" of radio broadcasting and television stations in the country; and before the initial and last screening of films and before the opening of theatre performances.
Until 1999, the national anthem was played with four ruffles and flourishes as the presidential salute honors music during the beginning of civil or military parades following Spanish and Taiwanese tradition, especially on national holidays. Since that year it has been played solely during the presentation of award recipients on anniversary parades or following the presidential honors.[41]
Regulation
editArticle XVI, Section 2 of the 1987 Constitution specifies that "The Congress may, by law, adopt a new name for the country, a national anthem, or a national seal, which shall be truly reflective and symbolic of the ideals, history, and traditions of the people. Such law shall take effect only upon its ratification by the people in a national referendum."[42]
Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines
editRepublic Act No. 8491 ("The Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines") regulates usage of the National Anthem, and contains the complete lyrics of "Lupang Hinirang".[1] Enacted in 1998, it requires that the anthem "shall always be sung in the national language" regardless if performed inside or outside the Philippines, and specifies that the singing must be done "with fervor".[1]
The code specifies penalties for violation of its provisions. Section 48 provides for public censure and cancellation of licenses and permits, Section 49 requires the Department of Education and the Commission on Higher Education to ensure that all students commit the national anthem to memory, section 50 specifies penalties of fine or imprisonment for violations.[1]
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ See Help:IPA/Tagalog and Tagalog phonology.
- ^ Some sources present parts of this differently.
example:[25]- the first line of the second stanza as "Patria de Amores", which can be translated as "Beloved homeland"
- the fourth line of the second stanza as "No te hallarán jamás," which literally translates to "They shall never find you."
References
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- ^ a b "About The Philippine National Anthem". philembassy.org.au. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
- ^ Pomeroy, William J. (1992). The Philippines: Colonialism, Collaboration, and Resistance. International Publishers Co. p. 10. ISBN 0-7178-0692-8. Retrieved January 26, 2008.
Philippines flag law.
; excerpted quote: "In 1909 an entire band was sent to prison for playing the Philippine National Anthem at a festival in Quiapo, Manila.", citing Agoncillo, Teodoro A. (2005). The Revolt of the Masses: The Story of Bonifacio and the Katipunan. Quezon City: University of the Philippines Press. - ^ "Commonwealth Act No. 382". Official Gazette of the Philippine Government. September 5, 1938.
- ^ "The History of Lupang Hinirang – The Story of Us | Kapampangan Media". kapampangan.org. May 31, 2020. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
- ^ "The Philippine National Anthem" (PDF). Balanghay: The Philippine Factsheet. No. 3. May–June. National Commission for Culture and the Arts. 2012.
- ^ a b c "The National Anthem's predecessor and influences". Malacañang Palace. Archived from the original on December 13, 2014.
- ^ "The History of Lupang Hinirang – The Story of Us | Kapampangan Media". kapampangan.org. May 31, 2020. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- ^ The original text, as published in Barcelona, Spain in 1912: Palma, José (1912). Melancólicas: Coleccion de Poesías. Manila, Philippines: Liberería Manila Filatélica. (Digital copy found online at HathiTrust Digital Library on March 31, 2010)
- ^ Contemporary restatements of and comments about the original text:
^ "The Making of Filipinas". The Philippines Centennial. msc.edu.ph. Retrieved November 12, 2008.
^ "The Philippine National Anthem". Filipinas Heritage Library. filipinaslibrary.org.ph. Archived from the original on August 19, 2018. Retrieved March 30, 2010. - ^ Cribb, Robert; Narangoa Li (July 22, 2003). Imperial Japan and National Identities in Asia, 1895–1945. Routledge. p. 28. ISBN 0-7007-1482-0.
- ^ Ocampo, Ambeth R. (1995). Mabini's Ghost. Pasig, Philippines: Anvil Publishing.
- ^ a b c d e Ocampo, Ambeth R. (May 24, 2005). "The right way to sing the National Anthem". Philippines Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on May 26, 2005. (archived from the original on May 26, 2005)
- ^ SB2691 s.2011
- "Modification of PH Flag Pushed" (Press release). Philippine Senate of the 18th Congress. June 11, 2011.
- "[A Senate Bill seeking to amend] An Act prescribing the Code of the National Flag, Anthem, Motto, Coat-of-Arms and other heraldic items and devices of the Philippines" (PDF). February 12, 1998. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
- ^ a b c Nakpil, Julio (1997) [1964]. Alzona, Encarnacion (ed.). Julio Nakpil and the Philippine Revolution: With the Autobiography of Gregoria de Jesús. Translated by Encarnacion Alzona. Quezon City: Academic Publishing Corporation. ISBN 971-707-048-2.
- ^ a b c d Richardson, Jim (2013). The Light of Liberty: Documents and Studies on the Katipunan, 1892-1897. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University Press. ISBN 9789715506755.
- ^ Guerrero, Milagros C. (2003) [1996]. "Andres Bonifacio and the 1896 Revolution". National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA). Archived from the original on January 18, 2008. Retrieved September 26, 2007.
The word tagalog means all those born in this archipelago; therefore, though visayan, ilocano, pamapango, etc. they are all tagalogs.
[From the Katipunan primer.] - ^ Roces, Alejandro R. (June 11, 2009). "Celebrating our freedom". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
- ^ Uckung, Peter Jaynul V. (September 7, 2012). "Music for the National Soul". National Historical Commission of the Philippines. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
- ^ "Commonwealth Act No. 382". Official Gazette (Philippines). September 5, 1938. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
- ^ Kate McGeown (October 5, 2010). "Philippines national anthem abuse subject to new law". BBC News. Retrieved February 12, 2013.
- ^ Introduced bills:
- "14th Congress : Senate Bill No. 772 : PHILIPPINE NATIONAL ANTHEM". Senate of the Philippines. September 3, 2007.
- "15th Congress : Senate Bill No. 2619 : PHILIPPINE NATIONAL ANTHEM". Senate of the Philippines. December 7, 2010.
- "15th Congress : Senate Bill No. 2691 : PHILIPPINE NATIONAL ANTHEM". Senate of the Philippines. February 15, 2011.
- ^ "Himno Nacional Filipino". n.d. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ Palma, José (1912). Melancólicas : coleccion de poesías. Libreria Manila Filitélica. p. 58.
- ^ Castro, C.A. (2011). Musical Renderings of the Philippine Nation. New Cultural History of Music. Oxford University Press. p. 29. ISBN 978-0-19-987684-6. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
- ^ Anastacio, Deborrah S.; Ausa, Gem Carlo B.; Guerrero, Jamie G.; Piguing, Jianne Irissa P.; Romero, Sofia Mae R.; Demeterio, F.P.A. III (January 2016). "Isang Mapanuring Paghahambing sa Ingles, Tagalog, at Sebwanong Mga Salin ng Orihinal na Espanyol na Lyrics ng Pambansang Awit ng Pilipinas". Humanities Diliman. 16 (1). University of the Philippines Diliman: 1–22 – via researchgate.net.
- ^ Anicete, Charlie (July 21, 2005). "Arma Lucis: Dalit Ning Lahi". Arma Lucis. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- ^ "Himnung Kapampangan". Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- ^ Philippine Almanac. Aurora Publications. 1990. p. 272.
- ^ Ocampo, Ambeth (1995). Mabini's Ghost. Anvil Publishing. p. 159.
- ^ Ocampo, Ambeth (1998). The Centennial Countdown. Anvil Publishing. p. 269.
- ^ Ocampo, Ambeth (2009). 101 Stories on the Philippine Revolution. Anvil Publishing. p. 43.
- ^ Dalmacio Martin (1968). "The Evolution of the National Anthem". Silliman Journal: 4.
- ^ "O Sintang Lupa". Sintunado. Archived from the original on May 12, 2012.
- ^ a b Mercado, Abner (September 19, 2018). "Sotto wants Philippine national anthem revised". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on September 19, 2018. Retrieved April 21, 2022.
- ^ a b "Sotto gets backlash for suggesting to revise the national anthem". CNN Philippines. September 20, 2018. Archived from the original on September 22, 2018. Retrieved April 21, 2022.
- ^ "Joey Ayala's version of 'Lupang Hinirang'". November 17, 2013.
- ^ "Joey Ayala's version of 'Lupang Hinirang' draws mixed comments". Yahoo! News Philippines. Manila Bulletin. November 18, 2013. Archived from the original on November 23, 2013. Retrieved April 21, 2022.
- ^ Anderson, W.M.; Campbell, P.S. (2011). Multicultural Perspectives in Music Education. R&L Education. p. 16. ISBN 978-1-60709-547-7.
- ^ a b c ABELLA and SOPHIA DEDACE, Jerri (March 14, 2010). "Arnel Pineda's version of RP anthem criticized". GMA News. Retrieved August 23, 2013.
- ^ "LUPANG HINIRANG – PMA "Hinirang" Class of 1987 Commencement Exercises (PTV-4)". Archived from the original on December 11, 2021 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ "1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines". RP Government. Archived from the original on September 30, 2007. Retrieved September 26, 2007.
Further reading
edit- "The Philippine National Anthem" (PDF). Balanghay : The Philippine Factsheet. No. 8. National Commission for Culture and the Arts. 2012. p. 3.
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